Crop burn (hand feeding) in pigeons

Cause: Overheated formula · Type: Digestive (non-infectious)

Other names: Crop burn

Symptoms

• Redness, then a hole/fistula in the crop skin after days

Diagnosis

Observation.

Treatment

Surgery by the veterinarian.

Prevention

Measure the formula temperature (~38-40°C), stir well.

Treatment and doses are decided by an avian vet after an exam; Zajel does not publish doses.

Other diseases

• Sour/slow crop
• Crop impaction

Sources

• merckvetmanual.com